White, fluffy, deep snow is one of the best gifts Colorado winter recreation advocates could ask for. But for school districts having to deal with the white fluffy stuff may not appear to be such a gift. Controlling the hazards associated with weather based issues brings a whole bevy of...
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In September, Sally Berg, Esq. (Caplan & Earnest) defended an employment breach of contract lawsuit on behalf of the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD). The jury determined...
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Radon, a naturally occurring gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It is an odorless, colorless gas. Schools are at risk...
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It has been said that emergency plans that are not tested are not real. Untested plans are really not much more than a stack of used paper. Both Senate Bill (SB) 08-181 and SB 11-173 require that school districts, to the extent possible, hold annual tabletop exercises, and whenever possible invite first responders to participate...
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During school visits and surveys Pool staff regularly observes students working in kitchens. Students can and have been injured in the kitchen with injuries that have included burns and cuts...
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In the news late last winter....."GUNNISON, Colo. - A hospital official says 54 people have been treated for varying degrees of carbon monoxide poisoning that occurred at a youth hockey tournament in the western Colorado town of Gunnison."...
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With three snow storms that have dropped measurable snow in Denver Metro area, including one that closed several schools in the Front Range community, it's a reminder that winter is just around the corner. Winter is the perfect time for skiing, reading a book by a warm fireplace and for boiler inspections of course!
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Colorado School Districts Self Insurance Pool has been working with the Colorado Department of Education, the State of Colorado, and the Trustee in regards to the required insurance documents that will need to be provided for the Grant. As your District applies for the BEST Grant and needs to focus on or has questions regarding the insurance requirements and required Certificates please contact the Pool.
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Many of Districts have received the BEST grant or are planning new or remodel construction projects this year or in the near future.
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CSDSIP Holiday Closure...
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